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"As people's mandate is with us, we are forming government in 2-3 days," Basant told media reporters here. (Photo: ANI)

JMM-led alliance to form govt in 2-3 days: Hemant Soren's brother

He further said that if the party asks him to contest elections in the near future then he will surely fight.

24 Dec 2019 8:50 AM

According to the FIR, the income documents used by the father-son duo to obtain OBC certificates were allegedly found to have been forged. (Photo: ANI)

FIR against BJP's KP Yadav, son for forging papers to get OBC certificate

A family belonging to the OBC category is considered to be in the non-creamy layer if their total income is less than 8 lakh per annum.

23 Dec 2019 4:45 PM

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday ordered a CID probe into the death of two protesters during the demonstration against Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Mangaluru on December 19. (Photo: File)

Yediyurappa orders CID probe into deaths during anti-CAA protests in Karnataka

The police have also mentioned their names in the FIR registered in connection with the violence that erupted during the protests.

23 Dec 2019 1:41 PM

In the backdrop of protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday launched a veiled attack on the BJP by quoting words of late American leader Martin Luther King. (Photo: File)

Sena's Raut quotes Martin Luther King to hit out at BJP over CAA

The 57-year-old firebrand Rajya Sabha member has of late been taking aim at the BJP, with which the Sena recently severed ties.

23 Dec 2019 12:29 PM

Hailing the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government for declaring loan waiver of up to Rs two lakh for farmers, the Shiv Sena on Monday hit out at the BJP for seeking to write off debts fully and asked why it did not address the issue when it was in power. (Photo: File)

'Why didn't you grant full farm loan waiver when in power?' asks Sena to BJP

This is the first step of the new government towards writing off farmers' debts completely, the Marathi daily said.

23 Dec 2019 11:17 AM

An argument broke out between BJP MP Pragya Thakur and other people on board over the allotment of the seat during a Delhi to Bhopal Spicejet flight recently. (Photo: ANI)

...Your job is not to trouble us: Video shows Pragya Thakur arguing with people onboard

Pragya Thakur complains about the language used, to which he replied, 'I am using absolutely correct language.'

23 Dec 2019 11:04 AM

The state went to polls for 81 Assembly seats in five phases from November 30 to December 20. (Photo: ANI)

J'khand poll results: JMM-Cong secures majority, Hemant Soren set to be new CM

Congress party is leading on 11 seats while the RJD is leading on five seats. BJP is leading on 26 seats.

23 Dec 2019 8:25 AM

CAA seeks to give citizenship to minorities from three neighbouring countries, who arrived in India before December 2014 due to religious persecution. (Photo: Representational)

BJP to launch campaign on changes in citizenship law, to involve beneficiaries too

The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by BJP working president J P Nadda.

21 Dec 2019 6:58 PM

'Mamata Banerjee is indulging in anti-national activities. She is speaking the language of Pakistan. The elected Chief Minister is neither accepting the Parliament nor the President. In such a situation, she has no right to be in the post,' he said. (Photo: File)

Anti-CAA: 'Mamata Banerjee speaking Pakistan's language,' says BJP's Dilip Ghosh

He also accused Banerjee of speaking the language of Pakistan.

20 Dec 2019 6:11 PM

Banerjee has been vehemently opposing the amended Citizenship Act and has even said that she will not allow the legislation to be implemented in West Bengal. (Photo: File)

Mamata dares BJP to hold UN-monitored referendum on CAA

'BJP is dividing the country. Don't stop your protest because we have to get CAA revoked,' Banerjee added.

19 Dec 2019 6:02 PM

Gandhi's reaction came just hours after Section 144 was imposed in parts of north-east Delhi and Red Fort area to maintain law and order. (Photo: ANI)

Voice of people cannot be silenced: Priyanka targets Centre over restrictions

Gandhi made a series of tweets and said if people are pushed to the wall, they will rise up stronger.

19 Dec 2019 4:31 PM

Senior BJP leader LK Advani, then Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, was seated in the government benches. (Photo: SCreengrab)

Watch: BJP pulls out an old video of Manmohan Singh on Citizenship law

The BJP used that video to call out the Congress, which is aggressively protesting against the citizenship law.

19 Dec 2019 3:12 PM

The Worli MLA was speaking in the Assembly over Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's address to the joint session of the state legislature in November. (Photo: File)

Have seen how friends are ignored in greed for power: Aaditya attacks BJP

Thackeray also said that no matter how much mud was created, lotus (BJP's poll symbol) will not be allowed to bloom anywhere.

19 Dec 2019 11:08 AM

He said that contrary to the BJP's expectation that the new law will be welcomed in certain states, it is being opposed in the party-ruled Assam as well. (Photo: File)

Need alternative to BJP which ‘stays in country’: Pawar’s dig at Rahul

Pawar said, 'It looks like non-BJP parties are coming together on some common issues'.

19 Dec 2019 9:37 AM

'Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi (Vadra), who was on stage had neither prevented Soren from making the controversial speech nor condemned it publicly,' a statement said. (Photo: File)

BJP moves EC against Priyanka, Hemant Soren for inciting 'hurtful' comments

The party urged the Chief Electoral Officer to book them in treason case and punish them.

18 Dec 2019 9:00 PM

In a series of tweets, Chidambaram said: "Why should we give citizenship to people who are already citizens of Pakistan? What is the meaning of such challenges to the opposition?" (Photo: File)

'What is the meaning of such challenges to Oppn': Chidambaram's dig at PM

PM said, 'I want to throw an open challenge to Oppn to announce that they are ready to grant Indian citizenship to every Pakistani.'

18 Dec 2019 10:10 AM

Baghel further stated that just like Mahatma Gandhi started a movement in South Africa, he would oppose "kale angrez" (black foreigners) here. (Photo: ANI)

Will be first to not sign NRC document, we'll oppose 'kale angrez': C'garh CM

Earlier this month, Baghel had said that the BJP only engages in divisive politics in the name of religion.

18 Dec 2019 8:38 AM

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir on Monday alleged that the protest at Jamia Millia Islamia University on Sunday against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was "politicised" by Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). (Photo: File)

'Protest at Jamia University politicised by AAP': BJP's Gautam Gambhir

'It is not about taking citizenship from any Indian but it is about giving citizenship,' added BJP leader Gautam Gambhir.

17 Dec 2019 8:16 PM

"India is a secular country that has space for people from every religion. The passing of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act is inviting widespread protests across the country. We are sending out the message that Kerala is together in our fight against CAA," he added. (Photo: ANI)

Prevailing situation 'volatile', created by BJP-RSS, says Kerala CM Vijayan

'They are trying to implement their agenda. The volatile situation prevailing in the country,' said Vijayan.

16 Dec 2019 12:44 PM

In a tweet late on Sunday night, she said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would have to listen to the voice of the youth sooner than later as his government was trying to suppress their voice and courage with its “hollow dictatorship”. (Photo: File)

‘This govt is coward’: Priyanka hits out at Centre after Delhi protests

Priyanka said govt was afraid of voice of the people and was trying to suppress youth, their courage.

16 Dec 2019 8:31 AM

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